In this week's Land and Space video, business reporter Tom Daykin talks about two privately financed developments, an office building for the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare and a data center, along with redevelopment of the former Concordia campus that has neighborhood business operators feeling more optimistic. | Nov. 9, 2012»Read Full Blog Post

GE Healthcare said it has acquired U-Systems Inc., a manufacturer of ultrasound products to screen for breast cancer, for an undisclosed price.

U-Systems, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., has developed the only ultrasound system on the U.S. market to screen for breast cancer in women with more than 50% of dense breast tissue, GE Healthcare said. | Nov. 9, 2012»Read Full Article(7)

Alliant Energy Corp. said Friday its third quarter earnings increased because hot summer weather drove up electricity use. The company also said it is expecting earnings growth and an increase in its dividend in 2013.

The Madison utility holding company said net incomre rose 23.5% to $150.7 million, or $1.36 a share, from $122 million, or $1.10, last year. Utility sales were up 2% to $887.6 million from $870.9 million. | Nov. 9, 2012»Read Full Blog Post

Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling some of its nationally distributed Nesquik chocolate powder because an ingredient in the drink mix may have been contaminated with salmonella.

The recall is limited to the 10.9-, 21.8- and 40.7- ounce canisters, and involves only Nesquik chocolate powder. No other varieties of Nesquik powder or any sizes or flavors of Nesquik ready-to-drink are affected by this recall. | Nov. 9, 2012»Read Full Blog Post(3)

Marinette - Shipbuilders in northeastern Wisconsin are celebrating the beginning of a new Navy ship - the USS Detroit.

Federal and state officials gathered for the ceremonial "keel laying" at Marinette Marine. It's the fourth Littoral Combat Ship for Marinette Marine and is expected to be delivered to the U.S. Navy in 2015. The keel is generally the first part of the ship's hull to be constructed. | Nov. 9, 2012»Read Full Article(12)

Greenfield officials are taking steps to find a developer willing to buy 13 acres, at Loomis Road and I-894, from the state Department of Transportation, according to a GreenfieldNow.com article by reporter Jane Ford-Stewart. | Nov. 9, 2012»Read Full Blog Post(1)